Finding the Third Proportional to 97,030 and 154,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,030 and 154,293 is: 245,350.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,030 : 154,293 = 154,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,030/154,293 = 154,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,030x = 154,293 × 154,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,030x = 23,806,329,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,806,329,849/97,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,350.20
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